The Music City Review

Every other Sunday, Rudy’s features a Sunday dinner, with one of Music City’s top bassists Jimmy Sullivan leading a swingin’ jazz band featuring rotating special guests, for which a unique dinner special is served just for the show.  

Rescheduled from last year, this show was featured in our November edition. Bradshaw is a Grammy nominated jazz and soul trombonist who is returning to the road after a long hiatus.

I couldn’t make a list of Rudy’s events without including a shout-out for the regular weekly Jazz Jam the club hosts every Sunday night. Whether you are a jazz musician and you want to jam with your fellow artists, orRead More

Viktor Krauss is a bassist that has called Nashville home since 1992, and has over 600 credits to his name as either bassist, composer, or producer.  

One of Nashville’s preeminent guitar talents will perform several times at the Underdog. More blues and country than jazz, Trapp’s intricate and highly technical guitar playing will surely interest those who love the technicality of jazz music. His trio featuresRead More

A favorite on the Nashville Latin and jazz scene, multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez presents an electric night of salsa, along with his band consisting of Rodriguez (bass/vocals), Melvin Macias (piano/vocals), Jesus Agreda (Timbales), Lorenzo Molina Ruiz (Trumpet), and Manuel 'Manotas' RamierezRead More

Every Monday night at Rudy’s Jazz Room, the Caribbean sun comes alive with the vibrant beats of the congas. Giovanni Rodríguez, a versatile artist with Dominican roots now based in Nashville, leads this project alongside some of the city's topRead More

This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award® winner Lonny Price andRead More

Originally from Illinois, guitarist and harmonica player Bergeson was brought to Nashville by Chet Atkins after a decade in NYC. Bergeson then appeared on two of Atkins’ recordings, after which he worked with a number of industry legends, including DollyRead More

This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award® winner Lonny Price andRead More

Nashville-based vocalist Colleen Orender is a “sultry jazz dream with pop sensibilities,” blending effortlessly the classic sounds of jazz with modern pop.  

Coming from a distinctly talented musical family, Regi Wooten is one of the most innovative and dynamic musicians on the scene today, pushing the boundaries of the traditional genres. Equally at home playing Hendrix as Wes Montgomery, Wooten assembles aRead More

Every Thursday night, Rudy’s honors its New Orleans and French roots by celebrating the vibrant music of Gypsy Jazz. These nights feature a variety of small groups either led or curated by New Orleans native Brook Sutton, all performing musicRead More

Jack Ruch returns this month with his organ trio, a classic jazz format.  

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Overture to Cosí fan tutte Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto No. 20 in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, K. 466 Maurice Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé It’s always a delight when the charismatic Emanuel Ax, a frequent and favorite guest artist, makesRead More

This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award® winner Lonny Price andRead More

Jazz fusion group Mr. Mayo presents an evening of quintessential fusion music, featuring classics from the repertoire from the likes of Allan Holdsworth, Marcus Miller, Herbie Hancock, and others, as well as original compositions from the four fusion fanatics thatRead More

Guitarist Ellisa Sun is an original artist combining elements of R&B, soul, jazz, and bossa nova in her music, some of which has been featured in major TV shows like “LA’s Finest,” “Dollface,” and “Kung Fu.” Her debut full-length albumRead More

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Overture to Cosí fan tutte Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto No. 20 in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, K. 466 Maurice Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé It’s always a delight when the charismatic Emanuel Ax, a frequent and favorite guest artist, makesRead More

This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award® winner Lonny Price andRead More

This trio of horn players returns to Rudy’s with their original group. Roy Agee (trombone), Evan Cobb (sax), and Emmanuel Echem (trumpet) worked together as touring and session musicians for many years before forming their own group, presented here. TheRead More

Jazz fusion group Mr. Mayo presents an evening of quintessential fusion music, featuring classics from the repertoire from the likes of Allan Holdsworth, Marcus Miller, Herbie Hancock, and others, as well as original compositions from the four fusion fanatics thatRead More

Brazilian guitarist Jose Gobbo returns with his trio featuring Max Beckman on bass and Jay Ferguson on drums. Gobbo now teaches in Illinois, but has appeared all over the country in performances and competitions. He now makes regular appearances atRead More

This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award® winner Lonny Price andRead More

Highly acclaimed New Orleans seven-string guitarist Ted Ludwig performs with his quartet.  

The Analog continues its Analog Soul series, featuring some of the city’s most promising emerging talent who are redefining soul music. Both shows this month will feature Will Davenport and The Smoke Show. These shows are 21+.  

Pianist and composer David Rodgers returns as bandleader for the first time in more than a year to celebrate the release of his third studio album “Home.” The show will feature his longtime musical collaborators Emmanuel Echem on trumpet, JayRead More

This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award® winner Lonny Price andRead More

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Overture to Cosí fan tutte Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto No. 20 in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, K. 466 Maurice Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé It’s always a delight when the charismatic Emanuel Ax, a frequent and favorite guest artist, makesRead More

This band is a rather unique project featuring some of Nashville’s most accomplished musicians, with a focus on expanding the possibilities of rhythm. The members combine all their wide range of influences, including collaborations with Antibalas, The Black Keys, Dr.Read More

Originally from New Jersey, bassist Alec Newnam was born to musician parents who worked with Frank Sinatra, James Brown, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, and more, so music has been an intrinsic part of his life since he was born. NowRead More